Howard Makes Points on Packer Punt Return
Desmond Howard, fighting for a spot with the Packers, returned a punt 77 yards for a touchdown to lift them to a 24-17 exhibition victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Green Bay.
Howard took Shayne Edge’s punt at his 23 and raced down the right sideline for a 21-14 lead with 42 seconds to play in the third quarter.
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Kevin Butler kicked a 22-yard field goal on the final play as the Chicago Bears beat Miami, 24-21, in an exhibition game, handing Jimmy Johnson his first loss as Dolphin coach.
Bryan Cox, the temperamental Bear linebacker who spent his first five seasons in Miami, faced his former team without incident.
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